About Penwarn Country Lodge

Penwarn Country Lodge is a country retreat located in the Southern Drakensberg, just outside Underberg.We offer full-board and bed and breakfast accommodation, as well as a number of outdoor activities to make yours an unforgettable holiday.The farm lies in a beautiful valley traversed by two rivers, where wildebeest and antelope roam free across the plains, while the blue heights of the Drakensberg rise up to the west. Penwarn is also a dream haven for nature-lovers, and an opportunity for a real family holiday.Please note that we do not allow pets.Activities in the Area:Underberg Cheesery , Himeville Fort & Museum , Sani Pass & Sani Pass Day Tours (Passports & 4x4 Essential!)Horse Riding – Due to the recent sale of our riding horses we are currently still training new ones during this time there is no horse riding at Penwarn Country Lodge however we can recommend or book horse riding and pony rides at various places near Penwarn.*Please note that due to the drought and low dam levels at the end of last winter, the fish numbers are particularly low and fishing is not advised at the moment at Penwarn.However you are welcome to try. Access Road:We are 25 km from Underberg along the Bushman’s Nek road which is a dirt road. During the summer months we do get a lot of rain and our country roads get wet and slippery. A vehicle with high ground clearance is recommended, but smaller vehicles do manage if the road is taken carefully. It is advisable to arrive in day light hours. Due to changeable weather conditions, warm clothes advisable. The maximum speed limit is 30 km/hour on the property and even slower through the Game Park and public areas, such as around the cottages and Reception block.

Safari: Penwarn Country Lodge is home to wildebeest, ostriches and various antelope. The birding is unlike most others with nearly 300 species being identified on the property including bearded vultures and wattle cranes.

Wedding Venues: Penwarn Country Lodge can host weddings of up to 120 guests in our outdoor Chapel and Reception venue. We provide all the wedding planning services and can accommodate up to 80 guests on the premises.

Conference Venues: Penwarn Country Lodge can accommodate up to 50 delegates for a Conference. Our packages include accommodation, all meals and teas and setup of the Conference venue. We provide a projector and flip chart in the Conference venue.

Family friendly: There are canoes on the dam, Horse rides near by on offer and a picnic spot near a natural pool, perfect for Summer fun. A tour of the farmyard will help your children experience farm life.

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Important Information

Sundries and breakages will be charged to guest's credit card.The full balance of the account to be settled on day of departure by cash or credit/debit card only.

Horse Riding – Due to the recent sale of our riding horses we are currently still training new ones during this time there is no horse riding at Penwarn Country Lodge...Sundries and breakages will be charged to guest's credit card.The full balance of the account to be settled on day of departure by cash or credit/debit card only.

Horse Riding – Due to the recent sale of our riding horses we are currently still training new ones during this time there is no horse riding at Penwarn Country Lodge however we can recommend or book horse riding and pony rides at various places near Penwarn.

*Please note that due to the drought and low dam levels at the end of last winter, the fish numbers are particularly low and fishing is not advised at the moment at Penwarn.However you are welcome to try.

Access Road:We are 25 km from Underberg along the Bushman’s Nek road which is a dirt road. During the summer months we do get a lot of rain and our country roads get wet and slippery. A vehicle with high ground clearance is recommended, but smaller vehicles do manage if the road is taken carefully. It is advisable to arrive in day light hours. Due to changeable weather conditions, warm clothes advisable. The maximum speed limit is 30 km/hour on the property and even slower through the Game Park and public areas, such as around the cottages and Reception block.see more

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Reviews for Penwarn Country Lodge

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Helen Ferguson

★★★★★

08 January 2018

We loved Penwarn. Really beautiful place. Great staff. We will definitely go back.

Palesa Monyai

★★★★★

28 December 2017

The staff and owners are very welcoming, they made my stay with the family very homely. The food was good and the scenery was a breath taker.

Shanice Moosa

★★★★★

20 November 2017

Everything was just wonderful, from the staff to the views. We will definitely be going back, for longer!

Jacques Linington

★★★★★

07 November 2017

Only.the road from gate to lodge is a probleme with a car need a 4*4withs we had

Pam Govender

★★★★★

09 October 2017

Friendly staff money worth spent. I would go back again. People should be informed that the roads are not car friendly. I will go back in a 4 x 4 :-)

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